An often overlooked resource is church
records. Especially way back
when many people did not read or write. The priest or minister kept a
record of important dates such as baptism, birth, church membership,
marirage, death. Sometimes this is the only record researchers can
find.
As our society becomes more mobile it is harder to keep up with moves
between the census years. Any additional place to search should not be
forgotten. Perhaps keeping a list of sources for various records will
remind you where you might find additional information.